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Training from the BACK of the Room (TBR-VE®) - Virtual
This course is about becoming the kind of trainer people remember.
This work is designed with respect for how people learn, how attention moves, and how engagement naturally unfolds.
Our next session this year is September/October of 2026. Mondays & Thursdays, September 28, October 1, 5, 9, and 15, 7:00am to 9:30am Pacific. All 5 session modules are 2.5 hours in length.
There’s a moment many trainers reach.
You know your material. You care deeply about your learners. And still… something feels just out of reach.
You can feel it when the room goes quiet in the wrong way. Or when engagement feels polite… but not alive.
Not because something is wrong with you. But because no one ever showed you how learning actually works.
This is where TBR-VE® begins.
What This Work Really Is
Training from the Back of the Room – Virtual Edition® is more than a method. It’s a shift in how you understand learning itself.
Instead of pushing content forward, you begin to design experiences that the brain can actually receive.
You start to see:
- Why attention fades (and how to bring it back)
- How memory is formed (and how to support it)
- What creates real engagement (not just activity)
And something changes.
Not just in your training.
But in how you see the people in front of you.
A Different Kind of Learning Space
This is not a sit-and-listen training.
You’ll experience the work as a learner, which means you’ll feel what works in your own nervous system.
You’ll experience this through the TBR-VE® 4Cs model:
- Connections – linking learning and learners
- Concepts – making the complex simple and usable
- Concrete Practice – trying it in real time
- Conclusions – integrating what’s been learned to carry it forward
You won’t just understand the model. You’ll know how to use it.
What You Leave With
By the end of this experience, you won’t just have ideas.
You’ll have:
- Practical tools you can immediately apply
- A clear structure for designing engaging sessions
- A deeper understanding of how learning actually works
- Increased confidence in holding a virtual room
- A new relationship with how you show up as a trainer
And often, something quieter…
A sense of ease that wasn’t there before.
Who This Is For
This space is for you if you find yourself here:
- You’re already training, facilitating, or teaching
- You care deeply about the people you serve
- You sense there’s more available than what you’ve been shown
- You want your sessions to land, not just be delivered
This is not about becoming someone else. It’s about refining what is already there.
The Experience
This is a live, interactive virtual training. You’ll be participating, not observing. You’ll be experimenting, not just learning concepts.
And you’ll be in a space with others who are also committed to doing this work well.
There’s something powerful about that.
A Thoughtfully Designed Experience
There’s also something you may not expect. Alongside the live training, you’ll receive a curated set of physical materials and tools designed to support hands-on learning, practice, and real-world application. Each element is designed to support how you interact with the material—not just during the session, but as you begin to apply it. These include tactile tools, visual aids, and practical resources designed to support how you learn and how you teach. They are part of how the learning stays with you.
Ready When You Are
If something here resonates - even quietly, you’re welcome to join us.
Class sizes are intentionally kept small to support interaction, practice, and meaningful learning.
Enrollment & Participation Details
We know that committing to a learning experience is both a practical and personal decision.
The following policies are here to create clarity and support for everyone involved.
Refund Policy
All registrations are final and non-refundable.
Ticketing, merchant, and shipping fees are also non-refundable.
Substitutions & Transfers
If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your registration to another participant:
- 4+ weeks before the course start date: No fee
- Less than 4 weeks before the course start date:
- $250 administrative fee if materials can be forwarded
- Up to $500 if materials must be replaced and shipped
Rescheduling Your Attendance
If your schedule changes, you may move to a future session:
- Requests must be made at least 4 weeks in advance
- Rescheduling is permitted one time only
- A 50% administrative fee (based on the course cost) is typically applied for requests made less than 4 weeks in advance
If something unexpected arises, you’re welcome to reach out. We approach those situations with care.
Participation & Completion
This course is designed as a complete learning experience.
If you are unable to complete the course and do not notify us, the full course fee is considered earned.
If your circumstances change, we encourage you to reach out so we can explore what may be possible.
Course Cancellations by Us
If a course is canceled due to low enrollment:
- Your registration will be transferred to the next available session held at the same scheduled time
- If no future dates are available, you will receive a full refund minus any processing fees
Certificate of Completion
On successful completion of this class, you will receive Training from the Back of the Room-Virtual Edition (TBR-VE®) Class Certificate of Completion and be considered a TBR-VE Practitioner. Successful completion includes the in between class work known as Warm-ups and Follow-ups, as well as a final map. Students cannot miss more than .5hr during this course.
Please note this class is not a certification course. As such, taking this course does not certify you to teach this course.
Testimonials
Xavier Angenot, Coach
"TBR-VE® was both refreshing and empowering, especially in how it helped me refine the way I create micro-learning moments within my trainings. I was already familiar with the main principles of Training from the BACK of the Room and had been practicing several of them, yet this program offered a much fuller, integrated view, enriched by concrete examples from others’ practices and from the structure of the training itself.
What stood out for me was how joyful and lively the learning experience was. We laughed a lot in a way that wasn’t superficial, but deeply connected to how TBR-VE® uses play, curiosity, and energy to anchor learning in the body and the mind.
The training was genuinely fun while remaining purposeful. Humor and lightness became powerful learning vehicles, showing how serious topics can be explored through serious gamification that respects and enhances adult learning.
The virtual format didn’t remove the human connection, it amplified collaboration. Working with participants from diverse horizons, backgrounds, and professional contexts allowed me to discover hidden gems in training ideas, alternative approaches, and creative ways to adapt the 4Cs to different audiences. That variety of perspectives helped me see TBR-VE® not as a single recipe, but as a rich ecosystem of possibilities.
The strong emphasis on practice made a real difference. We didn’t just talk about TBR-VE®, we experienced it, deconstructed it, and practiced it repeatedly. Through real-time experimentation, feedback, and iteration, I could feel how the method works from the inside: how sequencing, movement, reflection, and peer learning combine to create engagement and retention. This hands-on approach helped me move from understanding the model conceptually to truly embodying it in my trainings.
Even as someone who had been using the books and techniques for a while, the learning experience was extremely valuable. It helped me better understand the finer mechanics of the approach and, especially, to design shorter and more focused learning bites within the 4Cs, where I previously tended to create much longer segments. I now approach learning design in a more step-by-step, practical, and to-the-point way for my trainees. I hope this brings greater flow, clarity, and intentionality in how knowledge is built over time.
Overall, this course strengthened both my confidence and creativity as a trainer. It showed me how adult learning can be enriched by playful structure, thoughtful pacing, and collaborative intelligence and how TBR-VE®, when practiced fully, turns every training into a dynamic and meaningful shared experience."
Monarch's Voice, Choice, & Inclusion Cue Cards
Monarch's Voice, Choice & Inclusion Cue Cards
A gentle, powerful way to create voice and choice in every meeting.
Whether you’re facilitating a team gathering, coaching circle, or virtual training—speaking up doesn’t always feel easy. These cards were created to help.
Monarch’s Voice, Choice & Inclusion Cue Cards offer a non-disruptive, human-centered way to express needs without break
A gentle, powerful way to create voice and choice in every meeting.
Whether you’re facilitating a team gathering, coaching circle, or virtual training—speaking up doesn’t always feel easy. These cards were created to help.
Monarch’s Voice, Choice & Inclusion Cue Cards offer a non-disruptive, human-centered way to express needs without breaking the flow.
A simple raised card can say:
“I need a break.”
“I’d like to pass.”
“I need help.”
“I love what you just said.”
—without saying a word.
This 10-card deck is ideal for both virtual and in-person settings, and helps create a culture of care, equity, and shared understanding.
🔸 Includes clear visual cues for participation, pause, connection, and support
🔸 Perfect for team facilitators, educators, coaches, and group leaders
🔸 Click here to view the full set and explore how to use them